by The Bedge » Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:35 am
DIVISION SIX
2022 grand final: Trinity OS 13.15 (93) d West Croydon 7.6 (48)
AG Bert Medallist: Patrick O’Dea (Marion)
Leading goalkicker: Dom Barilla (Trinity OS) – 61
Major ins: Shane Harvey (Brighton to Marion), Seb Fairlie (Border Downs Tintinara to Marion)
Major outs: Matt Richards (Greenacres to Gaza)
Clubs: Adelaide Lutheran, Brahma Lodge, Central United, Fitzroy, Greenacres, Marion, Rosewater, Salisbury, Smithfield, St Paul’s OS
Division six will see five new teams in 2023, with promoted sides Greenacres and Adelaide Lutheran joining relegated clubs St Paul’s OS and Salisbury as well as Smithfield, which returns after two years on the sidelines.
Marion could be the team to beat this year after adding former Marion star Shane Harvey to its midfield and also acquiring Border Downs Tintinara gun Seb Fairlie, while Central United and Greenacres should also be sides to watch after strong 2022 seasons.
THREE BIG PREDICTIONS
Rams run rampant
Marion has bolstered its side significantly after just missing an opportunity for promotion last season and should be one of the powers in the division this season as they launch their strongest bid for a premiership in years.
Harvey takes medal
A premiership player during his time at Brighton, midfielder Shane Harvey should have a major impact upon return to his junior club in Marion.
Expect him to dominate out of the middle and lead the Rams to contention.
Gibson leads goals tally
Matt Gibson booted 100 goals for Greenacres in season 2022 (including finals) and should come close to that mark again this year with the Dragons retaining most of their attacking weapons ahead of round one.
PREDICTED LADDER
1. Marion
2. Central United
3. Greenacres
4. Salisbury
5. Rosewater
6. Brahma Lodge
7. Fitzroy
8. Smithfield
9. Adelaide Lutheran
10. St Paul’s OS
PLAYERS TO WATCH
MATT GIBSON (Greenacres)
Another 100-goal player in the Adelaide Footy League last season, Gibson was the main force in Greenacres’ undefeated year and should produce yet another exciting campaign in 2023.
SHANE HARVEY (Marion)
Harvey had fallen out of the A Grade rotation at Brighton before joining Marion and will be hungry to win a premiership with the Rams.
A dominant midfielder who has premiership experience from his Bombers days, Harvey will be one of the most skilled in the division.
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